Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
U.S. Pork Export Sales soared last week with 351,000 metric tons purchased. Of that number 152,600 tonnes were by China combined with the week before’s 142,200.
China purchased 294,800 metric tonnes the last two...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we wrote about Hope being a pre-requisite to being a swine producer. Hope got a boost last Friday when it was announced that USA-China have agreed to a “phase one” trade...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The U.S. hog market has shown some life in the last week with lean hogs gaining about 5₵ lb., getting close to 60₵. But what is there to say. Current prices mean a...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
September 1st U.S.D.A Hogs and Pigs Report
More Pigs Than Ever
September 1st (x 1,000 head)
The U.S.D.A. inventory of market hogs on September 1st has set a new record for market hogs in U.S. inventory. The...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we attended and exhibited at the VIV-China.
Take home message- If you have pigs in China, Prices are very Good!
13 lb. isowean: 1100 rmb or $150 U.S.
36 lb. feeder pig:...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last Monday, December Lean Hog Futures were 59.72₵ lb. On Friday, 5 days later, they closed at 68.70₵ lb. That’s a 9₵ lb. increase or about $20 per head in 5 days.
It’s a...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Some positive news for the U.S. pork industry is the increase in the Pork Exports and decrease in Pork imports in July.
Some Points:
China / including Hong Kong at 112.67 million pounds was...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
A year ago 53-54% U.S. market hogs were 44.60₵ lb. this year last week 69.62₵ lb. This year market hogs are bringing $50 more per head.
Last week U.S. cash feeder pigs averaged $37.02....
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week China’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that July’s pig inventory had shrunk 32.2% and sow inventory had decreased 31.9% from July a year ago. China had its first official break of African...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week was another topsy turvy week for the Swine Industry. Our observations.
Lean hogs average
Last Thursday 53-54% U.S. lean hogs averaged 82.84¢ lb. The week of July 20th they were 71¢ lb. a...